Mediterranean-diet research that links eating patterns to shifts in small mitochondrial proteins and potential heart-and-brain protective biology — a concise look that invites curiosity.
Key Takeaways
- Higher Mediterranean diet adherence correlated with increased circulating Humanin levels in older adults
- SHMOOSE concentrations were also higher among participants following Mediterranean-style eating patterns
- Olive oil, fish, legumes, and reduced refined carbohydrates were associated with the strongest microprotein differences